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Driver dies in crash with semi on northwest side
Police say a semi-trailer was southbound on Georgetown Road and stopped at the intersection with 79th Street when another southbound vehicle hit the trailer.
Acura Folding Side Mirrors Tips
Some Acura models feature Folding Side Mirrors that can easily be adjusted to help improve side and rearward visibility. This video details how to operate th...
Short-Haul Carriers get Creative to Find Drivers
Trucking firms use better benefits, contests with cash prizes, employee appreciation barbecues to encourage employees to stay put.
How are snowy and icy roads treated in the Inland Northwest?
Most agencies use a salt mixture, but the geographical variables and changing weather conditions make treatment methods unique.
How to mine the side of the highway for platinum
First you need to screen for rubber, gravel, cement dust and cigarette butts.
How Daimler Built the World's First Self-Driving Semi
The Freightliner Inspiration is a big step forward on the path toward the day when our vehicles drive themselves.
Is It Worth It? 7 On Your Side tests an electric-heated windshield ice scraper
It's freezing cold and there you are out in it trying to scrape the ice off your car windshield. What if there was a way to make the ice magically melt away? Horace Holmes tries out the electric heated ice scraper. Watch to see what happens: WJLA.
‘Monolithic sidewalk’ signs a signal to snowplow drivers: The Fixer
They're meant to ensure that snow banks aren’t heaped up on sidewalks that are close to the road.
Two in five drivers would pay MORE tax to fix potholes
Research conducted by Green Flag shows that 40 percent of drivers would be prepared to pay higher taxes if the extra revenue was spent repairing potholes.
Strategies to Increase Driver Productivity
Fleet managers are tasked with constantly watching their fleet's bottom line, while also ensuring vehicles are operating efficiently and available to accomplish the mission of any particular fleet.
14 Gifts Ideas for Truck Drivers
When your favorite truck driver is far from home, they will remember you when using these valuable gifts.
Trucking firms stretching to find more drivers
Retaining experienced drivers will solve many trucking woes
Driver shortage, fatal crashes, fatigued drivers. One key metric can alleviate many of those real and perceived problems: retaining experienced drivers.
Why Big Rig Truck Drivers Shouldn’t Drive in Hazardous Conditions
Rain, snow, sleet, ice… all can create hazardous conditions for anyone on the road, but especially for big rig truck drivers. Why do they take the risk of dr...
Why You Never, Ever Cut Off A Semi Truck
That big gap of space in front of a semi truck? That's not for you.
How serious is the shortage of lorry drivers?
The industry says there's a shortage of 100,000 drivers but why is that and what is the likely impact?
Need a professional mover? Experts say start looking early
One of the many professional moving companies in desperate need of truck drivers is offering extensive benefits plus a $100,000 salary for long-distance drivers.
7 Tips to Create a Fleet Tracking Driver Monitor Policy
Tracking is essential for every business where a commercial fleet is involved; however, how it is carried out can vary from business to business. While there are many different methods and tools to…
Instant Karma (Also A Lesson On Why You Don't Play Chicken With A Semi)
Why would anyone do something like this on the freeway--especially going up against a tractor-trailer??
How Truck Cargo Can Cause Accidents on Long Island
The nation’s highways are crowded with semi-trucks transporting goods from place to place. Without these truck drivers, most of us would not have access to food in grocery stores or even gasoline for our cars. But in spite of all the good that truck drivers do, their presence on the road is also a huge Continue Reading..
Bright Future for Freight, but What About Drivers?
Freight volume is increasing at a time when the U.S. is facing a driver shortage. Learn more more the prevalent issue and some possible solutions.
